Snaith is the focal point of the local rural area. It has primary and secondary schools. The town exit and entry to the M62 is approximately 5 miles (8 km) away, giving access to Hull, Doncaster, Goole, Leeds and Castleford. It is approximately 20.6 miles (33 km) from York. Selby is 7 miles (11 km) away, with Carlton and Camblesforth between.

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Toponymy

The name "Snaith" derives from the Old Scandinavian word sneith, meaning "Piece of land cut off".[3] Snaith was recorded in its modern-day form in c.1080, however in the Domesday Book of 1086, it was recorded as Esneid.

Amenities

Snaith has a library, post office, dental practice, doctor's surgery, pharmacy, opticians and petrol station. There is also a Co-operative store, and a variety of small retail, service and food outlets, including takeaways. The town has five public houses. It also has a notable small brewery, The Old Mill Brewery, established in 1983 in a mill building dating back to 1791.

The town also has a regular bus service, and is central to the 400 and 401 Arriva bus services, which usually commute hourly between Selby and Goole.

Sport

Snaith Juniors Football Club was formed in 1990 as Croda F.C. because the football pitch was in the grounds of Cowick Hall, then used by Croda International.[6] Snaith Juniors F.C. now play at Ben Bailey housing estate and hold football tournaments at the end of May each year.[citation needed] The council proposed making a cricket pitch for a town cricket team, but no land was available.[citation needed] The Garth, adjacent to the Methodist Chapel, was given to the people of Snaith for recreation and leisure.